Clerk

Emily Beutel was elected Clerk in November 2020. Previously, she served as Deputy Clerk since January 2018 and spent nine years managing the Farmers’ Market. Emily has lived in Texas Township for more than 25 years and lives with her husband Chad and three children.

Emily has been active in the agricultural community for most of her life and career, growing up on Buckham Farms, which has been operating in Kalamazoo County since the last 1800s for five generations. She graduated from Mattawan Schools and earned here Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University.

Emily serves on the following committees:

Farmers' Market Committee
Parks & Trails Committee
Cemetery Committee
Election Commission

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Voter Registration & Election Coordination

The Clerk oversees the entire election process, from registering new voters, adding qualifying individuals to the Permanent Absentee Voter list, mailing absentee voter ballots, and managing the precinct locations on Election Day.

Records Management

The township has a large number of official records that need to be stored per the State's record retention policy. The Clerk oversees all records, retention dates, and the management of all electronic records.

Cemetery Information & Burial Arrangements

Texas Township has two cemeteries: Hope Cemetery and Virgo Cemetery. To learn more about the cemeteries, purchase plots, or obtain burial rates, please click here. The Clerk can assist you with selecting and purchasing a plot and will be responsible for coordinating burials when the time arrives.

Accounting

All payroll and accounts payable are managed by the Clerk, who is the acting CFO. This includes processing and filing all invoices, paying vendors, and overseeing escrow accounts for the Building/Zoning Departments.

FOIA Requests

All public records Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests are handled by the Clerk's Office.

Meeting Minutes

The Clerk is the recording secretary for the Township Board meetings and is responsible for maintaining the meeting minutes for all committees in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.

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2022 Election Information

FAQs

When may I register to vote?

At any time, up to and including election day. However, in the 14 days before an election, you must register in-person at the Clerk's Office and bring proof of residency.

Learn more at the Michigan Government Page.

Where can I register to vote?

You can register here at the Clerk's Office, as well as at any of the Secretary of State Offices. You may also register to vote by mail or online at the Michigan Voter Information Center.

Please note that in the 14 days before an election, you must register in-person at the Clerk's Office with proof of residency to be eligible to vote in that election.

Can I vote by absentee ballot?

Yes, anyone can vote by absentee ballot. If you'd like to be on the permanent list, please visit the Michigan Voter Information Center of the contact the Clerk's Office to receive an absentee voter ballot application for every election.

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